on friday, july 16, our friend barbara minnick, one of the cyclists in group #2 (the group that rode the route one day after us), died after being hit by a pickup truck while she was cycling toward minot about 12 mi west of town on hwy 2.
several of us in group #1 knew barbara. i knew her from the 2007 mississippi trip, her first womantours trip, & we had a chance to chat when i’ve had supper with group #2 during this tour. barbara lived life with gusto, as you’ll learn from her detailed web site. in her obituary i learned about the many things she did for her church, neighbors, community & those in need in other parts of the world.
friday evening, both groups had dinner together at our motel in minot; the group dinner had been planned a few days before, but it became especially important for us to be together after barbara’s death. we shared memories of barbara; this was her 4th womantours trip since ’07, so several riders knew her from past trips in addition to this tour. we grieved her passing, & we celebrated the active life she led & loved.
this photo shows barbara in the foreground on her prized recumbent in june ’07 during the mississippi trip. she loved riding her recumbent, & she loved being part of the womantours family.
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July 23, 2010 at 9:46 pm |
Mary,
I was so sorry to hear of Barbara’s death. It must have been such a blow to so many people, but from what I read she lived her life to the fullest. Each day is so precious we should all be doing likewise.
I have so enjoyed your daily commentary and look forward to seeing you when you’re back home. Wishing all the best for safe travels on your journey back to Iowa City.